Movie Geeks United

It's the most notorious unsolved murder in Hollywood history.  Cut in half, drained of blood and dumped strategically in a vacant lot on January 15, 1947, Elizabeth Short became a haunting symbol of savagery the world over. In this third episode of Tinseltown Tragedies, the Movie Geeks United! original series devoted to uncovering the truths behind Hollywood's most enduring myths, murders and scandals, we investigate the all-too-brief life and tragic death of Ms. Short (otherwise known as The Black Dahlia) with a panel of special guests including filmmaker Kyle J. Wood, Jon Haimowitz, writers Larry Harnisch and Joan Renner, and retired LAPD homicide detective and best-selling author Steve Hodel, whose hugely popular series of Black Dahlia Avenger books pin the crime on his own father. 

Written, produced, edited and narrated by Jamey DuVall. Voice talents include Mike White, Dean Treadway, Sam Adams, Sarah Adams, Nicole Lee, Johnnie C. Ingram, Natalie Dieffenwierth and Ryan Dieiffenwierth. Original score selections composed and performed by Michael McCormack. 

For more information on Tinseltown Tragedies, visit our official website.

Released on September 18, 1981, Mommie Dearest was a hit with audiences right out of the gate and has only grown in adoration and stature over the passing years.  Marked by an infectiously over-the-top performance by Faye Dunaway as screen icon Joan Crawford, Mommie Dearest stands as one of the most beloved and joyous camp films of the past four decades.

The Movie Geeks observe the 35th anniversary of this deliriously entertaining and popular cult classic with one of its co-stars -  Rutanya Alda (The Deer Hunter, The Long Goodbye) - whose recent book The Mommie Dearest Diaries: Carol Ann Tells All - details her colorful experiences working on the film. 

Ms. Alda will be in attendance for a special screening of the film at the Sarasota Film Festival on Wednesday, April 6. Tickets are now available at  http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com/.

The Movie Geeks welcome home entertainment correspondent Adam Long for a comprehensive review of the blu-ray releases throughout the month of March 2016.

The Movie Geeks review several recent releases, including Pee-wee's Big Holiday, Knight of Cups, and season 4 of House of Cards, and discuss a variety of movie-related topics, including the selections at this year's Cannes Film Festival, a fifth Indiana Jones adventure, the genre of the fan film, the Zoe Saldana/Nina Simone controversy, and a list of the greatest movie soundtracks of the 1970's.

The Movie Geeks review the latest releases, including Zootopia and Triple 9, and discuss the films of Nancy Reagan, the upcoming slate of possible Best Picture Oscar contenders, and directors whose careers have fallen off the rails.

The Movie Geeks offer a preview of the upcoming third episode of their Tinseltown Tragedies series, an in-depth exploration of the most infamous unsolved murder in Los Angeles history - 22-year old Elizabeth Short, otherwise known as The Black Dahlia. 

Tinsletown Tragedies Episode 3: Cut Short - The Haunting Mysteries of the Black Dahlia premieres in April.

The Movie Geeks are joined by film critic Tony Macklin as they share last minute predictions, thoughts and assessments leading up to Hollywood's biggest event - the Academy Awards.  

Special Guest: Brian Donnelly, an expert on all things Hollywood, gives us an inside peek at the goings-on in the area during Oscar weekend.

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The Movie Geeks discuss the week's movie headlines, including the latest casting announcements for David Lynch's Twin Peaks revival and the tepid early screenings for Batman vs. Superman, and are joined by home entertainment correspondent Adam Long to review blu-ray releases throughout the month of February.

The Movie Geeks speak with writer/director Robert Eggers and actress Anya Taylor-Joy, the creative team behind this year's most acclaimed horror film - The Witch.

The Movie Geeks review a series of films including Deadpool, Misconduct and Michael Jackon's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, and discuss the merits of several classic film noirs, The Godfather Legacy arranged in chronological form, The People v. OJ Simpson, and the absence of closing film credits.